Three truths about God and the believer’s sin: God’s promise is undeterred by our sin. (3-7) God’s justice is never compromised. God’s power is never limited. God’s providence is never absent. God’s method of confronting us is often unexpected. (8-13) The pagan king believes and confronts. The man o …

Three facts about the way of the Lord: The way of the Lord is displayed in His plan for multiplication. (18:16-19) The way of Lord is displayed in His practice of justice. (18:20-19:29) God hears the outcries of the oppressed. (18:20-22) God does not punish the righteous unjustly. (18:23-33) God see …

Three reasons you can trust God to do the impossible: You can trust God to do the impossible because He makes His presence known. (1-8) You can trust God to do the impossible because He makes His plans known. (9-10) You can trust God to do the impossible because He makes His power known. (11-15) …

Three key aspects of God’s covenant with His people: Understand the foundation of God’s covenant with His people. (1-2) The covenant is based on God’s character. The covenant is based on God’s command. Understand the details of God’s covenant with His people. (3-16) God gives the promises of the cov …

What happened as a result of failed faith: Broken trust Broken vows Broken relationships Broken people Truths about the God who sees: The God who sees comes to us in our suffering. The God who sees confronts us about our sin. The God who sees comforts us by His grace.  

5 ways God reveals His faithfulness: He guards us from fear. (1) He addresses our doubts. (2-5) He graciously grants us righteousness. (6) He gives us assurance. (7-12; 17-21) He guarantees our future. (13-16)  

Clear indications your faith is growing: As your faith grows, you attempt great things for God. (1-16) As Abram went into battle, he… invited others. was undeterred. trusted God to act. As your faith grows, you attribute the victory to God alone. (17-24) Abram receives blessing from the Lord and rej …

When you return to the Lord in faith and worship, you will still experience trials (5-7). When you return to the Lord in faith and worship, you will trust God with your future. (8-13) When you return to the Lord in faith and worship you will see God restore His relationship with you. (14-18)  

You’re going to get lost on your journey of faith… if you ignore the clear trail markers. (12:1-9) if you seek an easier path. (12:10) if you allow fear to blind you to the truth. (12:11-15) if you refuse help. (12:16-19) Steps to take to get back on the path: (13:1-4) Recognize the reality of your …

Faith begins by hearing and believing the promises of God. (1-3) Faith requires obeying the commands of God. (4-5) Abram set out for a place he did not know. Abram left what he did know. Faith is rewarded in a growing relationship with God. (6-7a) Faith results in worshiping and testifying of God. ( …

What is the heart issue of control? Anxious fear Arrogant confidence What does God say about control? How do we fight being controlling? Admit your heart is controlling and repent. Trust in the sovereignty of God. God is in control, you don’t have to manipulate your future. God will supply your need …

What are addictions? “Innocent” addictions: Normal desires that when satisfied turn into voluntary slavery. Forbidden addictions: Sinful desires that when satisfied turn into voluntary slavery. What is the heart issue related to addiction? What does God say about addictions? Cautions and Comfort How …

You can trust God even when you cannot see the outcome. (1-4) Reality comes from what scripture tells us is true: I am accepted. I am secure. I am significant. You can trust God because what appears unloving may be God’s greatest goodness. (5-6) God’s love is… for our growth. for our good. over the …

What are anxiety and depression? Anxiety feels alone but still hopes there is a way out. Depression feels alone and has abandoned all sense of hope. What does God say about my guilt and shame? What are you to do with your guilt and shame? Honestly face your anxiety & depression. Give God your an …

What are guilt and shame? Guilt is the objective verdict that you have committed an offense. Shame is the subjective feeling of humiliation or distress because of what you have done or for something that’s been done to you. From where do guilt and shame come? Guilt and shame are rooted in sin. What …

Forgiveness is a decision to release a person from the obligation when he wronged me. Forgive others because God’s forgiveness of you has no limits. (21-27) Forgive others because unforgiveness destroys you and everyone around me (28-35) How we offer forgiveness: Complete forgiveness Delayed forgive …

We all get angry. Why do we get angry? How does God’s Word instruct us concerning anger? What steps can we take to honor God when we are angry? What’s the situation? How do you react? What are my motives? What are the consequences of anger? What is true? How can we turn to God for help?   Resou …

Refuse to build your life on the foundation of Babylon. (1-4) Living for yourself Trusting only in yourself Loving the praise of others Worship the God who builds the everlasting city. (5-9) Because He is greater than all creation Because He restrains the spread of sin for the sake of His people Bec …

You still sin and need a Savior. Past faithfulness is not a guarantee of present holiness. Intense spiritual battle, followed by incredible spiritual victory, often leaves you vulnerable to temptation. God’s grace can overcome your sin and restore your usefulness in God’s kingdom. God is always work …

Salvation: God redeems us. The Holy Spirit regenerates & renews us. God justifies us through Jesus. What is baptism? The public proclamation of your identification with Christ. (Col 2:12-13, Rom 6:4) What baptism is not: The completion of your salvation. A mark of rededication to your relationsh …

Wait on God. He remembers His children. (8:1-14) Worship God. He is faithful. (8:15-22) Trust God. He makes all things new. (9:1-7) Hope in God. He keeps His promises. (9:8-17)  

The flood reveals God’s holiness. The flood reveals God’s patience. The flood reveals God’s grace. The flood reveals God’s judgment is permanent.  

A person who walks with God displays the work of God. (6:9) A person who walks with God discerns the Word of God. (6:13-7:4) God’s Word is trustworthy. God’s Word is personal. God’s Word is purposeful. A person who walks with God does the will of God. (6:22; 7:5-10)  

God deeply grieves over our sin. (1-6) God grieves when we demand our way instead of His. God grieves when we desire our fame instead of His. God grieves when we delight in evil instead of holiness. God righteously judges our sin. (7) God sovereignly sees and will judge sin. God patiently waits. God …

1. Remember the creative purposes of God. (1-2) Principle: Human beings are God’s special creation. God made human beings: In His likeness Male and female Recipients of His blessing 2. Realize the pattern of sinful human life. (3-20) Principle: Human beings experience death because of sin. 3. Rejoic …

Practice hypocritical worship of the one true God. (3-5a) Respond to God’s judgment with envy and anger. (5b) Refuse God’s offer of grace. (6-7) Turn sin in the heart into sinful actions. (8-9) Reap the consequences of sin. (10-24)  

1. A conversation that leads to catastrophe. (1-7) Satan’s strategy: Satan casts doubt on God’s Word. Satan denies the truth of God’s Word. Satan attributes evil motives to God. Satan promises blessings through disobedience. 2. A compassion the leads to confrontation. (8-13) Our excuses: We blame Go …

The problem (18a) Not good for man to be alone Not good because both male and female are needed to image God Not good because there is no partner for man The solution – God creates woman (18b-23) To correspond to man To partner with man The result – A covenant relationship (24-25) Leaving Cleaving/b …

Our identity is found in our formation. (5-7) Our identity is found in our work. (8-15) Our identity is found in our obligation. (16-17)  

Cadence of creation God said It was so God saw it was good Evening came and then morning Ordering of creation God creates God rests Pinnacle of creation Three ways human beings image God Exercise authority over creation. Live in godly relationships as male and female. Multiply to the glory of God. R …

Creator God is eternal. Creator God is the One True God. Creator God is sovereign. Creator God is creative. Creator God is purposeful. Creator God is trinitarian. Creator God is personal.  

Stand your ground Wear God’s armor Belt of truth Breastplate of righteousness Sandals of peace Shield of faith Helmet of salvation Sword of the Spirit Keep on praying Pray comprehensively Pray for gospel boldness  

Be aware of the battle (10-13) Reasons we need spiritual armor (12) Satan and his demons are spiritual beings. The enemy force is characterized by unparalleled wickedness. The effects of wearing spiritual armor (13) Enables us to stand firm. Enables us to discern Satan’s schemes. Enables us to be re …

Explanation Exhortation Slaves – do your work as unto Christ. (5-8) Glorify God by working respectfully. Glorify God by working wholeheartedly. Glorify God by working willingly. Glorify God by working expectantly. Masters – treat you slaves as you would Christ. (9) Practice mutuality. Avoid hostilit …

Value and care for children. Be a Christ-like example for your children. Children Honor you parents. Obey your parents. Parents – Make disciples of your children. Do not stir up anger. Bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Give them Jesus.  

Spirit-filled wife (22-24) Respect Submit Spirit-filled husband (25-31) Sacrificial love Sanctifying love Forgiving love Caring love The illustration (32-33) Gives the ultimate picture of marriage Gives the ultimate purpose of marriage Provides amazing hope for marriage  

The conduct principle (15) The time principle (16) The decision making principle (17) The Spirit-controlled principle (18-21) The effects: Singing Giving thanks Submission  

Walk in love (1-2) Love like the Father Love like the Son The power of love The pattern of love The perfume of love Walk in the light (3-14) Exalt God not idols. (3-6) Exhibit the fruit of light (7-10) Display light by not joining in darkness. Display light by living out your identity. Display light …

Deacons – what do they do? They are servants who help the elders stay focused on their calling through their commitment to proactive problem solving, facilitating church ministry, meeting tangible needs, and helping preserve unity. Qualifications of a Deacon Respected Consistent in speech Not a drun …

You can give yourself to Jesus because He is the Son of God. (18-20) You can give yourself to Jesus because He is the Savior. (21)

God is glorified in His providential fulfillment of every promise about Jesus. (1-7) God is glorified in His gracious announcement of salvation in Jesus. (8-14) The announcement reaches humble recipients. The announcement reveals a royal identity. Jesus is Savior Jesus is Messiah Jesus is Lord God i …

God does what is unexpected in bestowing His favor upon Mary. (26-30) God does what is needed in sending His Son. (31-33) Jesus is the Son of Mary. Jesus is the Son of God. Jesus is the Son of David. Jesus is the Son of Abraham. God does what is impossible to accomplish His plan. (34-35) God does wh …

Unbelief is the enemy of hope. (5-18) Do not doubt God’s Word. Do not doubt God’s power. Obedience is the fruit of hope. (19-25, 57-66) The discipline of the Lord leads to obedience. The work of the Lord leads to obedience. The command of the Lord leads to obedience. Salvation is the fulfillment of …

Our new identity (17-24) Do not live like an unbeliever (17-19) Live like a new creation (20-24) Going to school Changing  clothes New creation How to live out your new identity (25-32) Replace lying with truth. Replace unrighteous anger with righteous anger. Replace stealing with working and giving …

An elder is willing to sacrifice for others (1-2a) An elder shows compassion toward others (2b-5) An elder delights in others (6-9) An elder makes intercessory prayer for others (10-13)  

God gave apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers.  Immediate purpose (12) Intermediate purpose (13-15) Ultimate purpose (16)    

Let’s walk together in our diversity. (7-11) Where do we get spiritual gifts? What are the spiritual gifts? How do I know what my spiritual gifting is? Why do we have spiritual gifts?    

Let’s walk together in spiritual unity. (1-6) 5 stepping stones of a worthy walk (1-3) Humility Gentleness Patience Tolerance Love 7 pillars of unity in Christ (4-6) One body One Spirit One hope One Lord One faith One baptism One God and Father    

Strengthen the inner man. (16) Give Christ full reign of your heart. (17a) Grasp God’s love for you. (17b-19a) Be filled with the fullness of God. (19b)

A Christ-Centered Missionary… Follows the will of Christ (1, 13) Understands the message of Christ is for everyone (2-6) Is overwhelmed by the grace of Christ (7-8a) Proclaims the incalculable riches of Christ (8b-9) Has a high view of the church (10-11) Draws near to God (12)  

In Christ we are brought together (11-13) Christless Stateless Hopeless Godless In Christ we are joined together (14-18) Made us one Proclaimed peace Gave us access to God In Christ we are joined together (19-22) Citizen Family Stones

We have missionary to Lima, Peru with us today. We will resume our study in Ephesians next Sunday.

Who was I before God’s grace intervened? (1-3) Trinity of Spiritual Death The flesh: internal impulses The world: external inspiration The Evil One: Invasive influence What did God do for us and why? (4-7) He made us alive with Christ! He raised us up with Christ! He seated us with Christ! Why? Rich …

Thank God for other believers in your life (15-16) Petition God for divine enlightenment (17-19) To know God intimately To have an illumined heart To know the hope of God’s calling Pray in the realization of God’s power (20-23) God demonstrated His immeasurable power when He raised Christ from the d …

God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing (3) The Father chose you (4) The Father adopted you (5-6) The Son redeemed you (7a) The Son forgave you (7b) The Son lavished grace on you (7c-8) The Son makes known to you the mystery of His will (9-10 The Son provided you an eternal inheritance (11- …

A pastor/elder is to be blameless in character (6) Above reproach Husband of one wife Have faithful children A pastor/elder is to be blameless in conduct (7-8) Not blinded by arrogance Not controlled by anger Not influenced by alcohol Not abusive Not greedy for money   Has personal concern for other …

God reveals Himself through the World around us as Creator. (1-6) God reveals Himself through His Word before us as Instructor (7-11) God reveals Himself through His Witness within us as our personal Redeemer (12-14)  

1. Doubt will lead you into despair and questioning God about your circumstances. Why does God treat others better then He treats me? (1-2) Why do I have financial difficulty that others don’t seem to have? (3) Why do other people enjoy better health? (4) Why do unspiritual people seem to have no pr …

The Lord is my Shepherd (V1) Sheep have to be led. Is it then any wonder Scripture often refer to Christ followers as sheep? David is saying the he belongs to God. 1. I will not lack Rest (2) The Shepherd makes it possible for me to lie down in green pastures. 2. I will not lack life. (3a)  David is …